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Eight years have passed since Tanzania’s devastating Karatu school bus accident, which claimed 32 young students, two teachers, and the driver on May 6, 2017. The children from Lucky Vincent Primary School in Arusha were traveling to take a crucial mock national exam when their bus skidded on a rain-slicked mountain road in Karatu and plunged into a ravine. The tragedy shook the nation, prompting days of mourning declared by then-President John Magufuli.
In the darkness, hope emerged as three children—Wilson, Sadia, and Doreen—survived, later receiving specialized treatment abroad. Their recovery became a symbol of resilience. The disaster sparked urgent reforms: stricter school bus safety regulations, improved road infrastructure, and better driver training.
Memorials now stand near the site, where names are remembered with love. Each anniversary, Tanzania reflects on the loss while reaffirming its commitment to protecting children, ensuring their journeys to school are safe and secure.
